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Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake's first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1980 and the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002, and was the inaugural British Children’s Laureate from 1999 to 2001.
Matilda
The Witches
The BFG
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Boy and Going Solo
Boy
The BFG

Books

Matilda
The Witches
The BFG
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Boy and Going Solo
Boy
The BFG

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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